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The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
Anew Method Of Stunning pottery


Mr.. p. A. Moody is the inventor of new
method of burning pottery, and he is now
experimenting at Winslow's pottery with-iitt
Instead OF using coal-MT. Moody proposes
y lSsc-ccf crude petroleum. 1t requires about
three barrels per day to run the fire by the
new method, and when coal is used it re-
quires something oyer two tons, or 10 tons
for the six days required to burn the pottery
in the kiln. By the new method the petro-
leum is admitted through a-inch pipe into a
small iron chamber, situated at the door of the
kiln, about four inches long and two inches
square. Behind the place where the oil en-
tiers steam is admitted through a-inch pipe.
The steam in the pipe has a pressure of 40
pounds to the square inch. The oil is forced
into the front part of the iron chamber by a
force given it by fall of about feet. The
oil on entering the chamber at the mouth of
the furnace is blown by the steam through
an opening about two inches long, one
fourth of an inch wide. 1t appears as fine
mist, powerfully driven, and burns after ig-
nited with a very intense heat and with
noise similar to that made by large fire
burning with strong draught of air. There
are four doors to the kiln, and the petroleum
is burt at each door, By burning petroleum
1t is claimed that five days instead of six
needed when coal is used, will be required
and the expense win not be SO great The
only trouble apprehended in the new sys-
tenn is that it may be difficult to regulate the
heat. If the heat is two great when the fire
is first started in the kiln the pottery will be
destroyed, and it is also necessary that the
heat should gradually decrease at the end Of
the burning of kiln. If by using the pc
troleum the heat can be regulated the new
method will be a success.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
Accidental Death.

Mrs. Mary F. Tucker, wife of l. f. Tucker,
the grocer on York street, was found dead
in bed by her husband yesterday morning.
Mrs. Tucker has been something of an in
valid for some time and has occupied room
by herself. She did not get up at the usual
time yesterday morning. Her husband
knocked at her door which was locked.
Receiving no answer he burst the door in
and found his wife lifeless. She had
bottle of ether in her hands. She had
kept the ether in the house for some time
and had used it to relieve pain as she had
been troubled with heart disease. Dr. Cum
mings was called and he decided that the
ether was the cause of her DEATH She said
to friend Thursday that she felt as if she
We're going to die. Coroner Hall decided
that no inquest was necessary. Mrs. Tucker
was about 40 years old. Besides her husband
she leaves two small boys.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
High Street Church,
Subj RBAN NEWS.
sACCARAPPA.


The Social Library fair closed Friday ey-
ening with pleasing entertainment con-
sisting of reading by Mr.. c. w. bennett.
the operetta of "Old Lady in the Shoe with
Unruly Children" and the Opening of the
PERI" by Carrie Phinney, talented young
miss of seven years who performed her part
admirably. Refreshments were served, and
then the pleasing operetta 'Dorothy's Birth
day" was given in which Misses Lizzie
SWEET, Maud Sweetser, Carrie Phinney,
Grace Clement and Josie Adams took lead
ing parts. Thursday evening the entertain
mont consisted Of music by the Schubert
Club and readings by Miss Jennie Rey-
holds. A handsome new drop curtain for
the stage was put in use at the entertain
ments for the first time. 1t was purchased
from the Odd Fellows Hall Association in
New York. 1t is finely executed picture of
mountain and lake scenery. The suppers
were furnished by the ladies of the Univer-
salist, Congregational and Methodist socie-
ties successfully. An organization composed
of young ladies, known as the "Lend a
Hands" furnished large part of the fancy
articles which sold at good prices. The lady
members of the Library Association sup
piled the various tables beautifully with
eatables and needle work. They rendered
valuable assistance in making the fair a
grand success, socially and financially.
MIR. @. II. Goodell is experimenting the
work ON Messrs. 5. ID. Warren 81 Co.'S new
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
SPRINGFIELD commANpERY.
How They Passed the Day Yester-
day,

St Alban Commandery assembled at Ma
sonic Hall, yesterday morning, bright and
early, and, accompanied by Chambers full
band proceeded about O'clock to the City
Hotel where they took under escort Spring
field Commandery with Colts band and
marched over the published route to the
boat at Custom House wharf The day
opened with appearances of rain, but as the
hours followed each other, beautiful day
resulted The Sir Knights looked spendidly
in their regalias,and the bands were,followed
by many people who greatly enjoyed the
music.
Upon reaching the residence of Eminent
Commander b. B. Farnsworth of st. Alban
Commandery, a delightful surprise greeted
the visitors. The house was beautifully dec
Grated, and tables were laid with choice
lunch, which was very gratifying feature
at that hour. Commander Farnsworth wek
coined his guests in graceful terms to which
Commander Dayee of the Sprinfields as
gracefully responded, and most enjoyable
hour and half followed in social inter-
course, which was graced by the presence of
many of the ladies of the st. Alban Com
mandery.
At 11.45ip. M, the Forest Queen steamed
out frcm Custom House wharf with the Sir
knights aboard, who had with them as their
guests, the Right Eminent Grand Command
er of Maine Sir William j. Burnham of Lew
iston and Deputy Grand Commander j. A.
Locke of Portland. The steamer sailed
through White Head passage down to Long
Island, arriving in time for dinner. On the
boat Chambers band played finely selections
from La Perichole," and Pandora" waltz.
The bake, which was of excellent quality,
was served in the large dining hall, by
Messrs, Ponce and Littlefield, and was much
enjoyed. After dinner there was a game of
football, and Colts band played to the great
delight of their hearers Springfield Com
mandery March," dedicated to the Com
mandery by E. b. Phelps, Leutner's Fest
overture, and medley by Mr.. Cosey, leader
of Colts band.
On arriving at the city the lines were
formed in front of the Custom House, and
the st. Alban Conmandery, headed by
Chambers and Colts consolidated bands,
escorted the Springfelds to their quarters at
the City Hotel. The st. Alban Commandery
then marched to the music of the consolida-
ted bands to the armory where they dis
banded. In the evening an informal recep-
ton was held at the City Hotel, and an ex-
cellent band concert was given by Colts
band which was greatly admired.
Today the visiting Sir Knights will report
in full regalia at 7.45 a. m. sharp. and then
the line will be formed, and they will march
to the City Hall where their photographs
will be taken. After this has been done
they will march to the depot to take the
train for their departure homeward.
Colts band serenaded the PRESS last night
and played selection in the manner which
has won for them an enyiable reputation in
the minds of the Portland public
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
PERSONAL.

General Iilden, Secretary of the Maine
Senate, was in Portland yesterday.
Attorney General Baker and Hon. Herbert
nj. Heath were in town yesterday.
Dwight B. Barnard, one of the oldest citi-
zens of Calais, and postmaster from 1860 to
1872. died Thursday night aged SO.
George j. Calderwood of Piddeford and
Frank Calderwood of Portland left Thurs
day morning on a trip to Minneapolis and
other points in the West.
Hon. j. Hendricks McLain, a prominent
citizen of South Carolina, who with his wife
has been spending some weeks in Maine is
in the city.
Mr.. Lon Morris, the well known billiard
player, who died in Chicago on Wednesday,
was Boston man and son of the organizer
OF the famous minstrel troupe of former
days. the Morris Bros company.
Capt. III. c. Borstel of Rockland, who was
recently appointed consul to Pernambuco.
has returned home from Washington, where
he has received his instructions from the
State Department. He will leave for Brazil
early in October, and his family will follow
as soon as he secures suitable residence and
makes arrangements for them.
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electric light building, on the island. He
has some % men employed on the premises.
A solid stone, cemented dam, four feet
thick and seven and one-half feet high, with
granite coping, is being laid across the foot
of the pond in which water, to be used for
the motive power in operating the machin-
cry, is held. Below the pond Il plank dam
some 50x60 feet is built, inclosing a large
body of water, which is TO be pumped out
by % horse power engine, and forced
through four-inch pipe into the river be-
below. The land, after being properly
drained, will be put in shape for laying the
foundation of the building, which will be
two stories above the basement.
The members of the Westbrook Cornet
Band, with a number of citizens, visited Mr.
Oliver Robichand, an industrious and much
respected mechanic, at his home at Gambler
land Mills, Thursday evening, and joined
with the family in celebrating his fiftieth
anniversary birthday. The band played a
number of fine selections.s Mr.. Daniel
Cressey, in behalf of the donors, presented
Mr. Robichand with a handsome easy chair,
accompanied by pleasing words, which were
responded to in a happy manner. Mr. How
ard Babb, leader of the band, sang a solo,
Mr. Durrell accompanying on the organ.
The evening was pleasantly spent; refresh
ments served, and cigars lighted, after
which the boys departed, wishing their host
and hostess many returns Of the happy
event. X.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JURGE BoNNEY

BEFORE JURGE BoNNEY.
FRIDAY.-The following additional sentences
were imposed;
Bernard Devine paid $237.12 GU a nuisance in
dictment -
Thomas James was convicted at the January
term OF assault and battery, and on promise Of
good behavior sentence was suspended. But he
got drunk and into jail, and Judge Bonney gave
MN one year IN Jail on the assault and battery
Indictment.
Thomas McFadden paid SI7e.73 for single
sale and search and seizure.
Frank A. McGlinchy paid S66.6I on COM
plant for illegal transportation
Matthew kerwin was sentenced on three COM
plants for assault and battery TO ninety DAYS on
eaen, making nine months in jail
John }. Harkins, on two complaints for assault
ana battery and one for intoxication, was SEN
fenced 10 six and one-half months in Jail
Bartlett II. Murphy was sentenced on a nuis-
in jail. Committed.
John Davis, on three complaints for search and.
months In jail. Vi hinc
Thomas Pelow, on Isi;sssnce Indictment was
Committed y pay szzs.07 or six months in jail
sen asr,SA VAN on nuisance Indictment, was
senced to pay $243.92 or six months in jail
Committed.
George w. Ross on like Indictment went to
jail fer six months.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
II Rendered. Her Insane.

A woman had been employed a number of
years in the family Of one of our best-known
citizens, and saved up some $500, which she
had deposited in the bank. She became ac-
quainted with young man and the ac-
quaintance resulted in marriage engage
ment. The young man induced her to hand
over her savings on the plea that they were
to be used in fitting up home. He then
went to New York with the money and mar
ried another woman. His victim here went
insane on learning the news and has been
sent to the insane asylum
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
PULPIT AND PLATFORM.

LECTURES AT CAPE ELIZABETH.
The lecture course under the auspices of
the North congregational Church, opened
last Monday evening The Introductory lee
ture by Rev. L. H. Hallock, of Portland, on
California and Pixies Peak, twas a finished
and most enjoyable production, capital for
both information and entertainment.
On Monday evening next, Shaw's Quar-
tette will give one of their popular concerts,
choice readings being interspersed among
the musical selections.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
off for st. Louis.

The delegates to the twenty-second Ma
tional Conv ention of the Grand Army start
ed from Portland via Grand Trunk road at
$50 a. m. yester day. The party (which in
cluded the names of all those published in
the PRESS Saturday last, numbered 81 lad
les and gentlemen. The station was filed
with members of Bosworth Post, and other
friends, DESTROYS of seeing them off. Tor
pedoes were placed under the wheels, and
as the train drew out of the station, they ex-
ploded amidst the cheers of the comrades
The Pullman car occupied by the party bore
the inscription, Department of Maine, G.
Rv
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
MUSIC AND DRAMA,
THE sTocKRR1paE COURSE.


The Bohemian Girl will be given in the
Stockbridge course, by the Ideals, in place
OF "L'Elisir D'Amore." The tickets to the
opera season will be sold at Stockbridge's
this morning at 8 O'Clock. Numbers given
out at z. All seats reserved.
HOWARD SPECIALITY COMPANY.
Monday night the excellent specially COM
pany OF the Howard Athen@um. Boston,
Will appear at Portland Theatre There was
large advance sale of seats yesterday, but
goud locations can still be obtained.
NOTES.
James O'Neill will be at Portland Theatre
on Friday and Saturday evenings of next
week in Monte Cristo."
The sale of seats for the Young Mems
Christian Association course began at Stock
bridges yesterday morning. 4 large num-
st til lett p'0''' 40
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pastor Rev. L. II. Hallock. Sabbath School at 3
b. m. Choral service at 7.30. See programme.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
harrington Block, 439 Congress st. Meeting for
Young Men only at 9.l5 a. m, subject, aGod
will bring thee into Judgment" Leader. A. n
Melch. Praise and Gospel meeting at 7 80 D. m
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
FRIDAy.-The September term began today.
The following grand jury was impanelled:
John Pierce, Hiram, Foreman.
Horace O. Day, Auburn.
Charles Z. Libby, Auburn.
Joseph Cartier, Biddeford.
William b. knights, Brunswick
Isaac ii. Snow, Brunswick.
Isaac Edgerly. Calais.
Geo. III. Conden, Calais.
Elijah Norton, Dover.
Levi o. Lane, Dover.
Oliver Allen, Hiram.
Thomas z. Miles, Limerick
James w, Foss, Limerick.
Frank A. CushInan, Montyille
Columbia b. Carter Montville.
William Melaugh, Portland.
Marquis l.. Balentine, WaIerville.
Excused Charles b. Nash, Portland; Owen w.
Clements. Wateryie.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
DEATHS.

a "a ms city, Sept 80 at the Prebe House. SAM
ueI y; flke, OF Calais, aged rs years.
In this city, Sept "a Mary Frances, wife of
Isl ac E. Tucker. aged 40 years.
tNonce OF funeral hereafter.1
=, IN Bath, Sept. 90, CarOline wife OF John w.
rlatt, aged 90 years months.
90 years months -
about 80 years
10 years. ~ %
In Mexico. Sept. 10, Thomas Harlow, aged rs
years.-formerly Of Turner.
IN faris Hill. Sept. is, Lucy A. wi e OF s. U.
haWkes, aged 30 years @ months.
In Salem Mass Sent, 30. Edwin b. Wyman.
aged $50 years. 'Sp'' '''''
=, Funeral this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
at the grave In Falmouth.
~ The funeral service of the late Mary A.
So }n WIN take place this Saturday morning at
o.oo O'Clock, at No. Oxford street.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-William s. Trowbridge to Elizabeth
Irowbridge. 81 and other considerations.
other considerations.
81.
Baldwin-S II. Small to Amelia Small. 81 and
other consideration.
Harpswell-Hugh Sinnett TO L. II. Slower. 81
and other consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24

How often we hear or read of some one that has
retired In apparent good health that has been
found dead in bed on the following morning. An
tiApoplective, remedy recently placed on the
market, Is the only known Apoplexy Preventive
and Paralysis cure. Should you suffer from dzzl-
ness or pressure in the head, pain around or pal
pitation OF the heart, numbness OF prickly sensa-
lions OF the limbs, procure of your druggist bot
tie of this remarkable medicine and you will get
relief, If you are skeptical, send stamp to Dr. f.
s. Hutchinson & Co.. Enosburg Falls, VT, and
they win send testimonial that will convince you.
sen2A-2t
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
Maine Woman suffrage Association

The annual meeting of the Maine Woman
suffrage Association will be held in Recep-
tion Hall, City Building. on Monday even
ing, at 7.3O O'Clock. Addresses will | be deliv-
cred by Mrs. Lucy Stone, DIR. II. B. Black
wen ana Rev. Henry Blanchard. The pub
lie are cordially invited to attend
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24

The lime schooner Oregon, that discharged
her cargo at this port some time ago in a
damaged state. is at Rockland. where she is
being repaired Although her cargo was on
fire for long time, the vessel was but slight
" damaged.
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BID me discourse, will enchant thine
ear" Use Index Soap.
MARRIAGES.

Crockett r'' - - -
III. Flood - - ~ ~ $500
a. Ia Lowell Sept. IA, DIR. Jesse ID. Haley Of Linz
oii ~ anu hate Chandler of Lowell.
~ SUAiord, Sept. / o. Eugene Herrick OF Poland
and julia A. Lunt of Oxford
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Bound Dead In Bod

The best line OF Fall and Winter suits in the
city can be seen at McNeills, corner Middle and
Temple All prices from So to s25.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
Choral Servica

The first choral service of the season will
be rendered at Williston church tomorrow
evening at 7.30 o'clock. The musical pro-
gramme is as follows:
ntSpoHSc .otlll Win llee
Anthem ehoyah's Praise. White
Solo by Miss Wester.
He that Dwelleth in the Secret Place. Mrs Farley
Address by the Pastor on Devotional Harmony
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
FRIDAy-Patrick WEIGH Intoxication; fined
So and costs.
Joseph MuGuire. Intoxication; 30 days in
county iail..
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
The EngadIne

Young men, call and see those elegant panta-
looms that Mcneil has just placed upon his coun
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24

Brace up and get warmed by wearing some Of
that nice heavy underwear that Mcneil is selling
at rock-bottom prices
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24

Carriers Little Liver Pills are free from all
crude and irritating matter. Concentrated medi-
cine only very SMALL very easy to take; no
pain; no gripping; no purging
sep20 d&w1w
When you go by McNeilPs clothing store today,
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24
One Fact

Is worth column of rhetoric said an American
statesman. Its fact, established by the testi-
mony Oh thousands of people, that Hoods Sarsapa-
ria does cure scrofula salt rheum, and other dis
eases OF directions arising from impure state or
low condition of the blood. 1t also overcomes
that tired feeling. creates good appetite, and
gives strength to every part of the system. If you
need good blood purifier, tonic, or appetizer
try Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t will do you good.
my daughter received much benefit from
Hoods Sarsaparilla as an excellent tonic after a
protraeted attack Of bronchial pneumonia" REV.
r. II. ADAMS, New Hartford, Conn.,
Il TOOK HOODS Sarsaparlla for loss OF appetite,
dyspepsia, and general languor 1t did me a vast
amount Of good, and have no hesitancy in rec
N, D. BE sure to get the Peculiar medicine.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Prepared
Mass.
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Bouquet, Atkinson's new perfume. This superb
distillation sweetly recalls fragrant Swiss flowers.
Bright jewels, in setting of perpetual snow
nch30 VAST
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24

Tailor-htting FAN and Winter overcoats just ar
rived at McNeill's.
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24

WANTED-Situation as Stationery Engineer
w or JanitOr. Understands the care OF
boilers, piping, &c. Years OF practical expert
ence. Can do my own repairs. Strictly temper
ate Steady employment in city preferred. Ad-
dress, s., care Of ii. w. LEWIS, 20 lincoln
street. 24-1
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Hoods SarsapariIIa
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists 81; six for SIS. Prepared
'nly by G. j. HOOD 6 CO., Apothecaries, Lowell
The Portland daily press., 1887-09-24

Any one wanting to invest n dol
lar i'm a hat can get one of COE,
worth double the amount, ms this
Fall he will sell one with Silk
Trimmings and guarantee il TO be
All Wool.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-04
HARDY HAPPENINGS.

From our regular Corey" ", T. A ~
Messrs. McFarlan and Rowlett. carpep-
ters from Willow Springs, have been
awarded the contract of building the
school house and masonic hall. The lum-
Der is here and they will commence work
to-day.
Startling Gatlin, aged So years, who
lives on Sugar creek 4 miles below town,
was stricken with apopexy, July 29lh,
and is lying at the point of death.
Col w. G. Adams, a veteran Of the
Mexican war, received draft for 1888 CC
from the Pension Office few days agr
This is his first draw.
G. Plank, our pump man, has been fill
ing the tark at Black Rock; also the tanks
at Ravenden and Hardy, making three
tanks to be filled up every two days fol
the last month. This extra work is rather
hard on him but he meyer complains. He
is good railroader and deserves promo
ton.
From letters received by several parties
here, it is learned that W. j. (Bud) Viii.
son will move back to Hardy from Texas
about Aug. 10.
Geo. N. Higginbottom, while in Oregon
county, Mo-, was thrown from mule late
Saturday evening and got his right leg
broken Just above the ankle. He was
hauled l6 miles in a wagon to Thayer
where his leg was temporarily dressed
From Thayer he came to Hardy on tht
train Sunday morning. After havingtht
limb properly adjusted and dressed ht
passed tolerably comfortable night Sun
day night. He is doing quite we'll but vii
be confined to his bed for several weeks.
Sharp County record., 1887-08-04
CANTON KINKS.
August, lst, 1887.

from our Regular Correspondent
We are having warm weather now with
an occasional shower.
Wheat threshing is over, but it didn't
turn out as we'll as was expected. &
Little Lula, daughter of @ n. and E.
NJ. Hammond, died on the 2lst inst, with
something like brain fever.
J. W. HALL, who moved from here TO
Fayetteville, Washington county, about
ten years ago, came back to Sharp this
week for the first time since he left. lie
will remain with his children, friends and
neighbors until fall, when he will return
home.
There is still considerable chilling in
this vicinity, G. W. Rogers, Mrs. Loe.
Wallace. her children, Ona and Bert, Sid
ney Hall, Marvin Sitz, Edgar Elkins, and
many other are on the sick list.
We had a very pleasant time in the
closing out of our Sunday school last Sun
day, but all we're not present shat we ex-
pectsd, though the place was crowded with
people, visitors, scholars, officers, speak
ers, and so on,
Sharp County record., 1887-08-04
M1fps9s%9I1<jA7RgNS@fM
HIGHLAND HASH.

From our regular Correspondent.
W. w. Martin of Franklin, is teaching
our school.
Thomas Ferguson and Miss Mollif
Horsely were Joined in matrimony Thurs
day, July 2Sth, J. D. Rogers, officiating
Miss S. E. Hill is chilling.
R, NJ. Dority and family have been or
the sick list for the past week, but are on
the recovery.
The crops are suffering for rain in thif
section.
The thermometer has run as high az
l06 in the shade with US.
An infant daughter of A. W. Sheriff.
has been on the sick list for several days.
Nj and Mrs. A. B. Wright are on {
visit to their daughter, Mrs. DOllie Hogan
at Mountain Homo.
Miss Alice Porter is teaching school Oh
Spring river.
August, lst, 1887.